Pouring ‘delicious’ alcohol in its taproom, new Boise brewery opens. Wait, it’s not beer?

With local beer options seemingly around every corner, the last thing Boise probably needs is another brewery.

But what if the brewery didn’t brew beer?

Adding the unique taste of hard kombucha to the scene, Boise Booch Brewery & Taproom celebrated its grand opening June 21 at 520 N. Curtis Road. The kid-friendly destination offers alcoholic kombucha, alcohol-free kombucha, plus a few tap handles pouring local beer. Wine drinkers? Yes, you’ll find something, too.

Describing itself as “consciously crafted, better-for-you booze for a healthy gut and happy soul,” Boise Booch is “converting one beer drinker at a time,” its website says . “From alluring fruit infusions to bold and unexpected spices and herbs, our range of hard kombucha offerings promises to tantalize the taste buds of Boise residents.”

In photos and on social media, Boise Booch’s vividly colored beverages are sometimes accompanied by flowers or other garnishes. ”We believe in the pure goodness of nature, which is why we exclusively use natural ingredients to flavor and color our kombucha,” the brand says.

So far, Idahoans are impressed. Boise Booch rates 5.0 out of 5.0 stars on Google reviews. “Simply delicious,” wrote one reviewer. “Both of the flavors I tried were amazing. These brews are perfect when you want something a little lighter than beer but not as sweet as cider.”

Most of the pints are $8 and 7% alcohol by volume (ABV), such as Lavendar Lemon with Butterfly Pea Flower or Pineapple Margarita. You’ll pay $10 for a 10% ABV Blackberry Julep or a Bourbon Barrel Peach. Alcohol-free flavors are $6 — or $5 for a kid’s “booch.”

The taproom is open four days a week: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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